A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2418678 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2420064 epoch_slot_no: 864 block_no: 2418564 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3048 time: 2019-04-07 02:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaf1e8f2288011db570bc95c55efd4b30dc9814afd4390b0d37281859132a678Block Operator
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